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Petoskey, MI Fishing Trip — May

Your Petoskey, MI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 51°F / Low 43°F1.5" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various

May Weather in Petoskey

51°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

3 Guides Matched

Plumber's Helper Charter Service - Plumber's Helper Charter Service
Plumber's Helper Charter Service

Plumber's Helper Charter Service

5(54)Top Rated
Petoskey, Michigan
Work-N-Bites Custom Charters - Work-N-Bites Custom Charters
Work-N-Bites Custom Charters

Work-N-Bites Custom Charters

5(22)Top Rated

Custom Great Lakes fishing charters specialize in both private and corporate sport fishing charters for King salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Walleye. Serving Petoskey, Charlevoix and Mackinaw City.

Brown TroutLake TroutSalmon
Petoskey, Michigan
Rodzilla Charters - Rodzilla Charters
Rodzilla Charters

Rodzilla Charters

4.5(26)Top Rated

RodZilla Charters is a Petoskey Area Charter Fishing Boat in northern Michigan. Operating out of Bay Harbor Lake Marina in Petoskey, Michigan 49770.

freshwater
Petoskey, Michigan
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Coho Salmon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Steelhead

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Michigan Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$26
Non-Resident$76
Requirements

Required for ages 17+. All-species license covers all state waters.

Buy License Online — Michigan

Species Regulations

Steelhead
Season:Year-round, but varies by waterbody
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations

Some rivers have specific closures or gear restrictions. Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for details.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round, catch-and-release only from January 1 - Friday before Memorial Day. Harvest allowed starting Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Chinook Salmon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day (in combination with other salmon and trout)
Size Limit:No minimum size limit

Specific regulations may vary by water body; check the Michigan Fishing Guide for details.

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